Rafael Lopez Guzman facts for kids
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Rafael López Guzmán is a Spanish professor and art historian. He has a special degree called a catedratico, which means he is a very senior university professor. He also has a PhD in art history. He is known for being an expert in Mudéjar art from Spain and Latin America. Mudéjar art is a unique style that mixes Christian and Islamic art forms. Professor López Guzmán teaches at the Universidad de Granada in Spain.
About His Work
Rafael López Guzmán has written many books and articles about art. He focuses a lot on Mudéjar art and colonial art from Spain and Mexico. Colonial art refers to art made in countries that were once colonies, like Mexico, after European settlers arrived.
Books He Has Written
He has published several important books. These books help people learn more about the history of art. Some of his books include:
- Arquitectura Mudéjar Granadina: This book is about Mudéjar architecture in Granada, Spain.
- Arquitectura y Carpintería Mudéjar en Nueva España: This one explores Mudéjar architecture and woodworking in New Spain, which is what Mexico was called long ago.
- Arquitectura Mudéjar: Del sincretismo medieval a las alternativas americanas: This book talks about how Mudéjar architecture developed from medieval times and how it changed in the Americas.
Professor López Guzmán has also written introductions for other art books. For example, he wrote for books by León R. Zahar, like Arquitectura imaginaria and Taracea islamica y mudejar. These books are about Islamic art and a special type of woodworking called marquetry.
See also
In Spanish: Rafael López Guzmán para niños
